Action for Children CEO Eric Karolak has a blunt assessment of the local child care situation: “We are in a state of crisis.” Workers remain elusive despite a receding pandemic, pay increases and enticements like flexible working hours. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Battelle is well-known for its role as an R&D giant, but it also has become a significant backer of STEM education and literacy for children. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Time is running out to vote for the 2024 Teachers of the Year! Cast your ballot by noon, June 18 to help us and Columbus Monthly Magazine honor another group of outstanding educators.

Looking for free or low-cost things to do with the kids this summer? We’ve got more than 50 ideas to explore around Central Ohio. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Tracy Imamura, who teaches Japanese at Fort Hayes Arts & Academic High School in Columbus City Schools, is one of our three winners in the Columbus Parent/Columbus Monthly 2024 Teachers of the Year awards. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Kindergarten teacher Tiffany Erdelt of Marysville Schools has a passion for education. She is one of our winners in the 2024 Columbus Parent/Columbus Monthly 2024 Teachers of the Year awards. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

When Bruce Carlson joined Dominion Middle School in Columbus City Schools, the school had 30 musical instruments—all broken. Today, Dominion has five bands. Carlson is one of our winners in the 2024 Columbus Parent/Columbus Monthly Teachers of the Year awards. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Meet the 15 honorees of the 2024 Columbus Parent/Columbus Monthly Teachers of the Year awards! This year’s winners and finalists truly go above and beyond to make a difference in local K-12 classrooms, and we’re proud to honor them. Congratulations! columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

As pediatric mental health diagnoses continue to climb, medical professionals at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and elsewhere are boosting programs and increasing outreach to help combat the crisis. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Looking for something to do this weekend? These kid-favorite parks offer activities and amenities for children of all ages and abilities. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Early literacy is a key to success later in life. See how multiple Central Ohio organizations are working to make sure young learners get off to a good start. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Ohio has multiple places where you can take a behind-the-scenes peek at how products are made. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

As the weather cools off, keep our list of indoor play places handy for when the kids start climbing the walls. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Check out 13 family-friendly spots across the Buckeye State that focus on science, animals, nature and more. From the Hocking Hills to an aviation museum, there’s something for everyone. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Perfect for the snow day: Check out our list of 43 sledding locations for winter fun, with downhill options ranging from mild to wild to suit all ages and thrill levels. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

We're resharing our list of local sledding spots, since it's that kind of weather again... columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Teaching kids to understand and respect people from different cultures and backgrounds can help them thrive in a global society. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

If you're wondering how to fill another snow day, we've got you covered. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Our sister titles Columbus Monthly and Columbus CEO will again celebrate the bold, creative, incredible women making a difference in our community. Nominations for the Inspiring Women class of 2026 are open through Feb. 20. columbusceo.com/story/business…

CelebrateOne, Moms2B and others want to boost maternal health as part of a broad-based effort to reduce infant mortality rates in Franklin County. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…